H-2A Program Growth Renews Labor Reform Conversation

Southeast Regional Ag News
As use of the H-2A guest worker program climbs, proposed legislation aims to modernize rules that have remained largely unchanged for nearly 40 years.

Food and ag sectors economies

Idaho Ag Today
The combined food and agriculture sectors have a combined massive impact on the U.S. economy, according to a recently released report.

Specialty Crop Fixes

Fruit Grower Report
2026 begins with continuing hopes that specialty crops will see some kind of ag labor reforms and be included in future ag assistance programs.

Ag financial impact

Idaho Ag Today
According to a recently released report, agriculture continues to be a major part of Idaho’s economy.

Finding Help in Agriculture

California Ag Today
Short-term labor, internships, and apprenticeships offer different solutions for farms and ranches.

Foreign-Born Workforce

Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation hosted a press conference releasing the findings of a new economic impact study.

CWI President Gordon Jones

Idaho Ag Today
GORDON JONES is president of the up-and-coming College of Western Idaho.

Proposed Visa Changes Could Cut Farm Labor Costs

Southeast Regional Ag News
A new federal proposal could lower required farmworker wages and ease labor pressures across Georgia and the Southeast.

Proposed Overtime Tax Credit for CA Farms Fails in Committee

California Ag Today
Senate Bill 628 aimed to support farm employers and workers affected by California’s overtime law. The bill was rejected along party lines despite support from farm groups and labor advocates.

California's Overtime Law Not Working and USDA Warns of Job Cuts

The Agribusiness Update
UC-Berkeley, assistant professor Alexandra Hill's research shows California’s 2016 agricultural overtime law has not achieved its goal of increasing earnings for farmworkers, and USDA warns that major staff cuts are coming, offices closed, and people will be forced to relocate.

Alabama Farmers Federation Nominations and USDA Warns of Job Cuts

The Agribusiness Update
Alabama farmers are encouraged to nominate research and

Extension personnel for two awards from the Alabama Farmers Federation by the deadline of June 6, and USDA warns that major staff cuts are coming, offices closed, and people will be forced to relocate.

CA Ag Operations Awarded Big Dollars for Labor Stabilization

California Ag Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding some $50 million to support farmworkers and agricultural employers

Failed Bills to Watch Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A couple of bills that would not have been ideal for agriculture failed to make it through the last legislative session in Olympia, but Washington Farm Bureau's Director of Governmental Affairs, Bre Elsey says they'll likely be back.

EPA Issues Dicamba Ruling and Gas Prices Rise Again

The Agribusiness Update
Following an Arizona District Court’s vacating of the 2020 registration of over-the-top dicamba products, the EPA issued an Existing Stocks Order, and for the fourth straight week, the nation's average price of gas has risen 8.7 cents from a week ago to $3.26 per gallon.

Agriculture: Responsible for 15% of All U.S. Employment

Southeast Regional Ag News
Commissioned by 25 food and agriculture groups, the Feeding the Economy Report highlights the impact of the food and agriculture sector.

Washington State's EV's Get a Boost and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles

The Agribusiness Update
The state of Washington's efforts to reduce air pollution with electric vehicles got a boost last week, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.

Washington State's EV's Get a Boost and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles

The Agribusiness Update
The state of Washington's efforts to reduce air pollution with electric vehicles got a boost last week, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.

University of Florida Intercropping Study and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles

The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida Intercropping study, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.

Florida Department of Ag Job Fair and NCBA Disappointed in Executive Order

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Department of Agriculture holds job fair, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association disappointed in Executive Order from White House addressing fake meat.

U.S. Economy Creates 315,000 Jobs in August

Southeast Regional Ag News
Labor challenges, including in agriculture, are still of much concern.